Principal, Assistant- Secondary; Cross Timbers Middle School

Principal, Assistant
- Secondary (Cross Timbers Middle School)

Location: Grapevine, Texas – Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Cross Timbers Middle

Job : 5700399

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Assistant Principal, Secondary

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Professional 4-210 day calendar

Dept./School: Cross Timbers Middle School

Date Revised: 1/2021

Assist the school principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations so that maximum student learning is accomplished and demonstrated. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

• Education/Certification: Master’s degree
• Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) appraiser
• Bilingual (preferred)

• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Thorough understanding of school operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Experience: Five years experience as a classroom teacher

• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Coordinate all local and state testing.
• As directed by the principal, observe and monitor classroom instruction to support teachers and ensure appropriate instructional strategies are utilized and that relevant learning opportunities are provided for all students.

• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Assist the principal in supporting student achievement efforts by promoting and communicating high expectations for students and staff.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

• Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
• Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Assist the principal in formulating policy and procedures and in coordinating, planning, and articulating the overall educational program of the school.

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as an appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

• Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
• Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
• Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
• Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with appropriate staff on follow-up and improvement efforts.
• Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

• Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate…